The statement of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation regarding to the death of the Russian Ambassador in Turkey

The Civic Chamber of Russian Federation strongly condemns this cowardly and treacherous attack and calls for a thorough investigation of the circumstances of this crime against Russia and its people

It is with deep sorrow and shock that we perceived the news about the tragic death of Andrei Gennadyevich Karlov, the Russian Ambassador in Turkey. On behalf of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, we express our sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Andrei Karlov over this terrible loss.

It is with warmth and gratitude that we remember Andrei Karlov's help and attention regarding the activities of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation during his diplomatic service in various posts.

The Civic Chamber of Russian Federation strongly condemns this cowardly and treacherous attack and calls for a thorough investigation of the circumstances of this crime against Russia and its people. All those responsible for this crime should be brought to inevitable punishment.

Russia is at the frontier of the fight against international terrorism. We are convinced that these efforts should be continued on the basis of a universal adherence to the principle of uncompromising counteraction to this terrible phenomenon.

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